Sony MDR-V55 review

Do these cans sound as good as they look?

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For

Looks good

Cushioned ear cans

Foldable design

Against

Sound quality not that great

Short lead

Sony has been in the audio technology business for a good while now, so when we get a pair of Sony headphones in, our hopes are understandably high. Their design is attractive, and the Sony MDR-V55 can be swivelled and folded to be easily carried around.

The cushioned cans make the Sony MDR-V55 comfortable to wear, though after half an album you'll probably want a break. The lead, while a bit on the short side, is flattened to again make these headphones easy to carry about, as well as minimising knots and tangles.

Of course it's the sound quality that's most important here, and unfortunately the Sony MDR-V55 comes up short. The audio range seems pretty limited, with the sound feeling flat, and at higher levels suffering from distortion.

Verdict

It's a shame, these headphones look the part, and at lower volumes sound OK, but listen to anything reasonably loud and you'll be disappointed.

Tech Specs

Product Type

Headphone

Earpiece Design

Over-the-head

Earpiece Type

Binaural

Driver Size

40 mm

Minimum Frequency Response

5 Hz

Maximum Frequency Response

25 kHz

Connector Plating

Gold Plated

Colour

Black, Red

Connectivity Technology

Wired

Brand Name

Sony

Form Factor

Ear-cup

Sound Mode

Stereo

Host Interface

Mini-phone

Cable Length

1.20 m

Features

Foldable, Noise Isolation

Manufacturer

Sony Corporation

Product Model

MDR-V55

Product Name

MDR-V55 Headphone

Impedance

40 Ohm

Manufacturer Part Number

MDRV55R.AE

Manufacturer Website Address

http://www.sony.co.uk

Marketing Information

Look good while you DJ - These sleek, curved headphones will add style to your DJ set and are available in four choices of colourEasy to carry and store - A foldable design makes for easy storage, simply fold and store them in your bag when you're not listening to musicDon't miss a beat - The reversible earcup and the single-sided 1.2m cord make it easy for one-ear DJ listeningGive your beats full attention - Focus on fine-tuning and mixing thanks to noise isolating closed earphonesTurn up the bass, experience the treble - Experience rich bass thanks to a 40mm neodymium driver and a frequency range of up to 25,000Hz for powerful trebleHear every detail - Listen to club tracks with high power input of up to 1,000mW and sensitive 105db/mW, for precise sound no matter what the volumeComfortable listening - Whether you're at the decks or on the go, a wide moulded headband and cushioned earcups give the comfort you need